About the Workforce Information Council
The Workforce Investment Act establishes a unique structure for Federal-State cooperation in planning and overseeing the workforce information system.
The Secretary of Labor, through the Bureau of Labor Statistics, acts with other Federal agencies and State employment statistics agency representatives elected by their peers. Collectively known as the Workforce Information Council, this group works together to plan, guide, and oversee the nationwide workforce information system.
Current Members
The Workforce Information Council currently includes representatives from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and participants from the Employment and Training Administration, and 10 state representatives.
Federal
Bureau of Labor Statistics Members
John Filemyr
John M. Galvin
Patricia Getz
Jay Mousa
Thomas Nardone
Dixie SommersEmployment and Training Administration Participants
Anthony Dais
Michael Harding
Grace Kilbane
Janet Sten
State Members
Region 1 Andrew Condon, Vermont
Region 2 Vacant
Region 3 Donald Lillywhite, Virginia
Region 4 Rebecca Rust, Florida
Region 5 Keith Ewald, Ohio
Region 6 Dino DeMarte, Louisiana
Region 7 William Niblack, Missouri
Region 8 Alexandra Hall, Colorado
Region 9 Steve Saxton, California
Region 10 Greg Weeks, WashingtonClick here for the Council Member name and address list.
Council Chairs
The Council is co-chaired by a federal and a state member.
The federal co-chair is John M. Galvin of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The state co-chair is selected by the State Representatives. During 2010, the state co-chair is Steve Saxton, California.
Member Selection
State Representatives are State employment statistics directors who are elected by their peers and represent the 10 Department of Labor regions. Rules for the election of State Representatives to the Workforce Information Council were published in the Federal Register.
Federal members are selected by the heads of their respective agencies, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics and the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training.
Meeting Information
The Council meets several times a year. The upcoming meetings are listed on the calendar page.
Observers and nonmembers are welcome to attend Workforce Information Council meetings. Observers are requested to notify the co-chairs prior to the meeting that they will attend, so adequate meeting room space may be obtained. Observers may participate in Council discussions only when specifically invited to do so by the co-chairs.
Meeting Minutes
Council meeting minutes are posted on the Meeting Notes page.
Governance
The Workforce Information Council has adopted a Governance document that defines how the Council is organized, how it operates, and how it manages the workforce information system.